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Mary M. Ruddy

April 10, 1932 ~ January 9, 2019 (age 86)

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Mary M. Ruddy, 86, of Alexandria, VA, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2019. Her loving family surrounded her. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Beatrice Maloney of Middletown, NJ.

Mary was born in Red Bank, NJ on April 10th, 1932, and later lived in Middletown. She was of Irish descent and still has numerous relatives living in Ireland. She was a proud graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School (1950) and a member of the Red Bank Catholic Alumni Association. She also graduated with honors from St. Michael’s School of Nursing and Brookdale Extended Nursing Program. After her studies she worked at Riverview Hospital in NJ, as a registered nurse, until moving to Little Silver to raise her family. She was an honorary alumna of Marymount University in Arlington, VA.

She was a member of the Good Shepherd Church in Alexandria., VA. While living in NJ, her churches were St. James Catholic Church, Red Bank, and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Long Branch. She was a past member of the St. James Parish Council and the Catholic Daughters of America. She was on the planning board at the Arrowhead YMCA and New York City Downtown Athletic Club. Mary also served on the Board of Elections for NJ, was a member of the Right to Life Association, and was a volunteer at numerous charities in the Monmouth County area.

Her husband of 58 years, Harold M. Ruddy, two brothers, James and Jack Maloney, predeceased her.

Mary will always be remembered for her quick Irish wit, true faith in God, and for the unconditional love she bestowed upon those close to her. She was never one to pass on a prank, be it on Mischief night or other fun occasions.

Visitations will be held at John E. Day Funeral home in Red Bank, NJ, on Thursday, January 17th, 2019 from 5-8PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday, January 18th, 2019 at 10AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, West Long Branch, NJ. Interment to follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St. Eatontown, NJ, St Labre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Rd., Ashford, MT 59003, or simply give encouragement to someone in need.